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Timber

Ah - Timber! - Kiwi's favourite material. Once New Zealand was covered in trees - now it's covered in timber framed houses and other timber structures. Even the piles are timber!​

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But move beyond NZS 3604 'standard design' and the possibilities are virtually limitless when partnering with our team of skilled professionals. 

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Residential Timber Frames

Timber framed construction is the dominant form of residential construction in New Zealand, accounting for roughly 90% of all standalone homes. Utilizing treated timber, usually Pinus radiata, this construction style is chosen for its strength, seismic resilience, and suitability for local conditions.

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Laminated Timber

Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) are both engineered wood products, but differ in application:

  • Glulam is ideal for exposed, long-span, or arched structural members (beams, columns) due to its aesthetic finish.

  • LVL is stronger, stiffer, and more consistent, making it better for hidden structural components like headers and rafters.

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Prefabricated Timber Trusses

Prefabricated timber trusses are engineered, off-site manufactured roof or floor components designed for fast installation and high structural performance in residential and commercial buildings.​​

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Timber Structural Insulated Panels

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB).  SIPs are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy-efficient and cost-effective.

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Learn More

In this episode of Mathcad for Structural Engineers, Andrew looks at Timber Beam Design to NZS 3603. In this webinar we look at:

  1. A Simple Example of Timber beam design to NZS 3603

  2. A Database driven approach to Timber Design using Combo Boxes, Matrices, and Defined Units

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